Their Stories

Gluten sensitivity, Dyspepsia and Abdominal discomfort

2.5.2021 – Headache is probably a migraine

3.31.2021 – Have had some stomach discomfort, mild indigestion after eating. No fever, chills or vomiting. Goes away after about two hours but has come back after eating again.

4.14.2021 – Very bad headache along upper front of face. Some nausea but no vomiting. Probably a Migrain. Slept for 4 hours and woke feeling a little better.

6.9.2021 – Not Covid related so not providing information.

11.4.2021 – Dry cough

12.9.2021 – Headache, probably sugar related.

Injection site hemorrhage, Musculoskeletal chest pain and Joint stiffness

3.20.2021 – Bleed a small amount at injection site.

4.11.2021 – Mild headache, tiredness, pain in injection site, over all didnt feel to good today.

4.12.2021 – Stinging pain in side of left breast. Shot was given in left arm.

4.13.2021 – My left arm where I received the shot is red and sore to the touch, where the redness is located. Which is below and to the side where the shot was giving.

4.14.2021 – Muscle pains in my left, where the shot was given.

4.24.2021 – Pain under left rib side of both shots. And arm still a little stiff.

5.1.2021 – The joint in my left arm where the shot was given, feels like its stiff all the time.

Fungal skin infection, Hand fracture and Accident

3.14.2021 – I dont think my headache was caused by the vaccine, but The answer to the question have I experienced a headache today is yes.

7.11.2021 – Strange mark on my arm. Havent shown it to a dermatologist yet.

11.21.2021 – I've had great difficulty sleeping during the past few nights. Not sure this has anything to do with the booster and it is probably the cause of my tiredness and headache

5.27.2022 – I'm not really nauseous, but I don't feel great. Last night I had insomnia and then didn't sleep much. I don't know whether that had anything to do with the shot. My tinnitus seems to have gotten worse.

5.30.2022 – I've had a small rash for a few days, but didn't think about it when reporting to v-safe until now. Last night, I felt like I was getting a sore throat. I took Echinecea & an Airborne tablet and it went away. Feeling somewhat unwell today.

6.1.2022 – My doctor thinks my rash is Shingles. He swabbed it and I will get the test result in a week. I am now taking Valacyclovir HCL for shingles, which may affect how I feel during the next week.

6.2.2022 – Generally feel unwell, stuffy nose. Neck and arm ache on side where rash is. Symptoms may be from shingles or the anti- viral I am taking in case I have shingles. Yesterday I saw my doctor in an in person visit to show him my rash and today I communicated with him about by symptoms in writing via a messaging system. Yesterday, I mistakenly did not mark the box saying I sought medical attention.

6.30.2022 – I think I have a wart on my face. I have not gotten care from a healthcare professional yet, but I will probably have a dermatologist remove it.

8.27.2022 – Fungal rash, developed a hive in reaction to a tetanus shot - though I've never had that reaction to a tetanus or other shot before.

12.23.2022 – Not feeling great

Painful respiration, Sleep disorder and Musculoskeletal stiffness

2.13.2021 – Pain at injection site very mild - some stiffness

2.22.2021 – Not sure if related but in the last few days Ive had a shortness of breath and a sharp pain in the right side of my chest whenever I try to take a deep breath. It is painful to sleep on my right side. Doesnt feel like a pulled muscle.

3.8.2021 – Sorry - had 2 coronary stents implanted and may have missed some of these. Only bad reaction was 2 days after vaccine - extreme vertigo and dizziness. I think a combination of heart procedure done 2 days before vaccine.

3.10.2021 – A little dizziness

9.29.2021 – Also have arthritis - joint pain

10.1.2021 – Very runny nose

Mood altered, Mood swings and Postmenopausal hemorrhage

2.5.2021 – Moody

2.6.2021 – Emotional moodiness

2.7.2021 – High BP

2.8.2021 – High blood pressure

8.7.2021 – Menstrual bleeding after menopause

10.31.2021 – Feverish yesterday evening after no fever all day

11.2.2021 – Dizziness - not today but I forgot to report it days ago

12.1.2021 – Low fever, congestion in nasal sinuses, fatigue

12.8.2021 – Headache, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, shortness of breath and wheezing, low fever (just a degree or so, fluctuating), occasional chills COVID test scheduled for next Fri

1.28.2022 – A cold with headache, fatigue, low fever

4.26.2022 – Redness on arm is warm

4.28.2022 – Depression

5.21.2022 – Diarrhea

6.4.2022 – Persistent recurrent diarrhea Outpatient PCP appointment next Wednesday

Ear pain, Lymph node pain and Pruritus

2.19.2021 – Minor increase in lymph node pain from first shot [ it was very severe 36 hours after first shot and gradually diminished until 2nd shot] note first shot sought doctor and tested. Plan to answer next page regarding 2nd shot

2.22.2021 – 2nd day of Itchy inner thighs . Weird

2.23.2021 – 3rd day itchy inner thighs. Note chest rash and itch went away 2nd day before thigh itch started.

3.10.2021 – The almost earache finally bacame one for two days Getting better now. I consider this good not fair so this app does not allow accurate condition repirting

3.18.2021 – Itch still varies intensity

3.31.2021 – Earaches still coming and going but getting worse

8.18.2021 – I do not remember if i reported much larger reaction to monthly allergy shot after vaccine. Dr cut dosage in half at first. . Still reaction more than usual but getting closer to normal finally after 6 months

Gastroenteritis viral, Dry mouth and Contusion

7.8.2021 – Dizziness

7.9.2021 – Metallic taste in mouth yesterday & this morning.

7.10.2021 – Arm has felt sunburnt since vaccine.

7.15.2021 – Cough

8.6.2021 – Dizziness, dry mouth, weird taste in mouth immediately after vaccine.

8.7.2021 – Dry mouth, lower back sore, felt like a rock in tummy.

8.8.2021 – Dry mouth

9.3.2021 – Sore arm muscle periodically where injection was

1.31.2022 – Metallic taste in mouth shortly after injection. Dizzy.

2.1.2022 – Metallic mouth, dizzy

2.2.2022 – Dizziness, lack of appetite

2.6.2022 – Bruise around injection site

2.7.2022 – Bruise

2.28.2022 – Shoulder pain where vaccine was. Heavier period.

5.2.2022 – Stomach flu

8.1.2022 – Got COVID, sore throat, migraine, fever, fatigue.

Tinnitus, Migraine and Dizziness

3.27.2021 – In the five days after my first Moderna vaccine, I had three migraines in five days. Although I have been suffering from migraines for years, this is an unusual number of migraines for me. I am fine now.

4.6.2021 – In addition to the headache, I have experienced ringing in my ears for the last two days.

4.7.2021 – Ears ringing like tinnitus

4.8.2021 – I still have some ringing in my ears but it seems a little better

4.10.2021 – Ringing in ears/ tinnitus

11.26.2021 – Dizziness

12.14.2021 – Still having a lot of headaches. More than pre-booster.

12.21.2021 – Week long headache

Acne, Abdominal distension and Rash erythematous

3.19.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under arm pit and along side of neck on side of injection. Muscle stiffness on side of injection

4.15.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes, tired, sore arm at injection site

4.16.2021 – I have a rash (red area below the area of my shot) its warm to touch. I also had the same reaction two weeks after the first shot, but thought I had been bit by something. This rash is in the exact same area on my arm.

4.17.2021 – Soreness below injection site. I should have reported moderate symptoms on Thursday because I was not able to function as I normally would have.

4.28.2021 – After getting the shot last week my cycle came 2 weeks early. This week (my normal cycle week) I have all of the symptoms of my cycle coming, without any bleeding happening. Bloating, tiredness, aching muscles, headache and acne.

Thrombosis, Feeling cold and Pain in extremity

3.15.2021 – I felt cold, so I put on a heavy shirt. I felt warmer in less than an hour. I feel fine, now.

3.16.2021 – Just a bit of a sore arm, but not bad, though.

10.28.2021 – I feel fine!

10.25.2022 – Tired. Runny nose. Achy. Headache.

10.31.2022 – PCR test came back positive on October 26,2022

12.26.2022 – October 21,2022 I contracted COVID 19. Splitting head ache for almost one week. Blood clotting went through the roof. Primary doctor prescribed Xeralto blood thinner. One and a half months to recover fully.

Ear swelling, Infection and Lower respiratory tract infection

3.24.2021 – Foggy head feeling

4.10.2021 – Daily mild headache. Could be pollen and sinus issues though.

4.19.2021 – My arm at the injection site is hot.

4.20.2021 – Bit dizzy and lightheaded. I felt in a fog today.

5.15.2021 – I was prescribed Armour Thyroid and my ear swelled huge. The next day my muscles were very sore.

5.29.2021 – I caught a cold, but it turned into a head and chest cold. I am currently on day 4 of being sick.

7.17.2021 – My kids brought home a cold, but I got very sick and ended up taking antibiotics. Doctor office visit

10.16.2021 – I had a week long cold that led to sinus infection. I have been battling an infection for two months now.

Laziness, Lower respiratory tract congestion and Apathy

4.9.2021 – Mild dizziness

4.11.2021 – Feeling more "lazy" than fatigued. I just don't feel like doing anything that requires physical exertion.

4.12.2021 – Very slight headache and slightly lethargic

5.30.2022 – Minor sniffles and occasional productive cough

7.26.2022 – Allergy symptoms: sneezing, sniffles, irritated throat

11.12.2022 – Slight bronchial congestion, productive cough

12.3.2022 – Sneezing, slight bronchitis

12.10.2022 – Mild bronchitis and sniffles (slightly worse than before), mild joint pain. Home COVID test negative twice.

Tooth extraction, Poor quality sleep and Head discomfort

3.2.2021 – Feel like I am getting a cold

3.4.2021 – But I had a tooth extracted yesterday

4.1.2021 – Vertigo not sure if it would be related to the shot though

10.28.2021 – Actually yesterday is when I had these symptoms

4.26.2022 – I tested positive with COVID on April 24, 2022. Started symptoms of feeling very cold Friday evening of April 23, 2022. Then Saturday body aches, congested, pressure across forehead, runny nose

10.30.2022 – Arm still a little sore not really painful

11.1.2022 – Not sleeping well

Upper respiratory tract infection, Sinus disorder and Hypersensitivity

4.16.2021 – Coughing, congestion

5.5.2021 – Probably allergy related; digestive issues and some nausea. Have bad seasonal allergies but worse this year. Not sure if related but a lot of my vaxxed friends are having similar issues.

10.13.2021 – Annual sinus/upper respiratory infection

10.30.2021 – Allergies/sinus issues worse than normal. CDC already looking into possible connection

10.31.2021 – Bad allergies/sinus issues

11.2.2021 – Above is probably due to awful allergies and sinus issues. CDC has contacted me after I submitted a theroy about possible connection.

11.30.2021 – Sinusitis again. Appointment with ENT Thursday

12.7.2021 – Another sinus/upper respitory infection. VAER's already contacted me. ENT visit 12/02. Prescribed Zithromax.

1.25.2022 – Another sinus/upper respiratory infection. Started on Zithromax today. Two negative Covid tests.

4.27.2022 – Severe sinus/upper respiratory infection

Muscle fatigue, Lymph node pain and Injection site pain

1.26.2021 – I was unable to respond yesterday January 25th. A few times through the day I had some intense little pain at the site of injection. I had done a lot of painting with a long pole the day before so I'm just wondering if that was related to muscle fatigue and the injection site being more sensitive.

2.5.2021 – Slight headache. May be due to lack of water or sleeping wrong but have had a couple days

2.21.2021 – Enlarged lymph node at collar bone, same side as injection site (b)(6) Nurseline in (b)(6)

2.23.2021 – Lymph node in neck is going down

2.24.2021 – Lymph node in neck still swollen. Getting smaller though.

Neck mass, Specialist consultation and Neck pain

1.25.2021 – I developed 2 swollen lymph nodes between my shoulder and neck on my left side. They are painful and causes pain down my back. Sent to a ENT SPECIALIST

2.11.2021 – I developed several swollen painful lymph nodes in my neck area. They reappeared immediately after the second vaccine shot. Very painful when moving my neck or head.

2.12.2021 – Painful lymph nodes in neck area ( between shoulder and neck. Causing sharp pain down my back also.

2.17.2021 – Pain in neck due to swollen lymph nodes

3.1.2021 – Still have lumps in my neck. Also notice that Im more fatigued than I have ever been.

Hand fracture, Limb operation and Edema peripheral

8.3.2021 – Broke my hand, had to have surgery. Not covid related.

9.30.2021 – Swelling and pain in left armpit (shot was in my left arm)

10.1.2021 – Left armpit is still swollen and painful

10.2.2021 – Armpit still swollen and hurts a bit. Heart palpitations happening as well but that may be unrelated as I get them on and off sometimes.

10.3.2021 – Swelling in armpit has reduced by about 50% and is hurting less. Still having intermittent heart palpitations but also seems to be getting better.

10.4.2021 – Armpit swelling continues to go down. Palpitations still happening but not as bad.

Muscle discomfort, Musculoskeletal discomfort and Musculoskeletal stiffness

10.3.2021 – Neck stiffness and discomfort which I have been battling for over a week, days before I got the booster Saw the Dr for our 6 month checkup and mentioned it to him at that time, he suggested getting PT for it and also took xrays of my neck

10.4.2021 – Muscle aches are from having Physical Therapy to my neck

10.5.2021 – These symptoms are what I had before the booster and are having PT treatments for

10.6.2021 – Neck muscle discomfort

10.7.2021 – Still having the neck discomfort , getting PT fo tgat

Osteoarthritis, Photophobia and Neuralgia

3.4.2021 – I had prodromal symptoms of a recurrence of orolabial herpes; I treated it with a prescribed course of Famvir which relieved the nerve pain and itching...perhaps it was related

3.15.2021 – Shingles

4.2.2021 – Photophobia

4.5.2021 – I got a bad cold sore!

4.6.2021 – Just the big cold sore.

4.7.2021 – The cold sore continues. My question is: will my immune response to the vaccine be dulled by famciclovir? You dont need to let me know personally, but include that in the research being done.

Photophobia, Vision blurred and Hypertension

2.13.2021 – Less appetite

3.14.2021 – I slept really well last night!

4.2.2021 – Some blurry vision, but think it may be related to time spent inside. Hope better weather and sun time clears it up

4.16.2021 – Still experiencing apparent light sensitivity. Shortened time I can comfortably work on computer and need sunglasses outside.

6.11.2021 – Keep having blurred vision, even new glasses did not help. Seems to be related to light sensitivity. Tend to need to nap in middle of day and lazier than usual. Low energy

9.10.2021 – Dr. Thought blood pressure too high so wanted to monitor it. Bad experience, so am back to using my own monitor regularly. Still experiencing light sensitivity, but doctor does not seem alarmed by it. Need to start staying outside more.

Anosmia, Ageusia and Decreased appetite

2.13.2021 – Loss of appetite

3.18.2021 – I've had headaches daily for the last 4 or 5 days and feel fatigued.

8.12.2021 – Around July 25th I came down with cold symptoms. Cough, low grade fever, head congestion. I chose to not get tested for covid because my son tested negative a few days before for the same symptoms. I still have a cough today.

2.11.2022 – In January I had a dry cough, fever of 102 for 3 days, head congestion for a couple days, loss of taste and smell for about a week. Tested positive for Covid. I am doing good now.

Agitation, Sensation of foreign body and Skin burning sensation

3.22.2021 – Cold hands, lump in throat like my uvula is swelling

3.23.2021 – Skin burns and had welts took Benadryl to calm it Called Dr and have an allergist appt on Tues to do a allergy test pannel

3.24.2021 – All over itching and wheezing since yesterday, also not sure if it's related but verry agitated and uneasy feeling

3.25.2021 – I've been having extreme bleeding and it's not my time of the month I had just gotten off of my period the day before the injection and I have not had irregularities before?

3.29.2021 – severe itching

4.5.2021 – allergist doesn't recommend i get the second shot. as I've had hives itching and wheezing allergist

4.26.2021 – i had an allergic reaction...i am now going to a allergist who administers 2 allergy shots a week to help with the allergies i have that i tested severely allergic to he didn't recommend i get the second shot allergist

Blood pressure increased, Anxiety and Hypertension

3.16.2021 – Two hours after I had the vaccine, I felt anxiety. Blood pressure rose significantly. Heart was pumping hard. I could not reach my doctor. I rested, drank a lot of water and waited until the feeling disappeared. Very scary.

3.29.2021 – No

3.31.2021 – My blood pressure is very high.

4.1.2021 – Blood pressure not as high as yesterday but still elevated.

4.2.2021 – A little light headed. Blood pressure quite high.

4.3.2021 – Still have high blood pressure. Went to urgent care. They took my BP. Said it was borderline and suggested I go to my Primary Physician. Hope to get an appointment for Monday. Also gave me a COVID-19 test to be be safe.

4.4.2021 – High BP.

4.5.2021 – My primary care

4.26.2021 – Very high blood pressure Went to see my medical doctor

5.3.2021 – Blood pressure quite high but is under control with meds. Doctor office

Influenza, Nausea and Chills

2.8.2021 – My symptoms began about midnight on 2/5/21. I received the shot 2:00pm on 2/4/21. First symptoms were headache and super chills. 4am low grade fever. Feeling very tired and nauseous. Didnt eat until 2/06/21 @7am. Did drink much water beginning 2/04/21 evening. Had low grade fever thru afternoon of 2/06/21.

3.7.2021 – No

3.8.2021 – None

12.21.2022 – Managed to catch 2 strains of the flu. Verified by (b)(6) office. Yes, I did get the flu shot.

Vein disorder, Muscle discomfort and Increased appetite

3.9.2021 – Rash extended right above injection to end of deltoid muscle

3.10.2021 – Correction from last two days. Noticed i felt hungry more than usual so eat more. Figured out last night feeling was actually nasusea. So from evening of 8th to enening of 9th had nausea.

3.11.2021 – Gastrointestinal

3.22.2021 – A rash on upper arm on side received 1st jab.

4.4.2021 – Muscle abd body aches are sharp shooting

4.5.2021 – Yesterday and today muscle aches in neck on side receiving jab.

4.6.2021 – Stiffness on right side neck, bulging veins on temple near hairline left side, sharp shooting pains thtoughout body

Paranasal sinus inflammation, Nerve compression and Abnormal dreams

4.16.2021 – Face tingling, swollen lymph nodes In person with PCP

4.18.2021 – Slight dizziness

4.19.2021 – Mild dizziness, vivid dreams during sleep over the past 3 nights

4.20.2021 – Vivid dreams

5.7.2021 – Pinched nerve and sciatica

5.28.2021 – Muscle spasms in left leg. May be related to another medicine I started recently.

10.15.2021 – Periodic nose bleed from one nostril. Inflamed sinuses. Worsening of pre-existing left arm numbness and tingling. In-person visit with Primary Care doctor

Panic reaction, Sleep disorder and Influenza

3.26.2021 – I had a really hard time sleeping last night. I woke up at least every hour with a start. It felt like my heart was pounding when I woke up and then I would eventually relax and fall back asleep only to be startled awake again just a short while later. The pain in my arm last night was severe but today it has gotten much better.

3.27.2021 – I had trouble sleeping again. I woke up in the middle of the night with a pain in my chest but it went away.

3.28.2021 – I struggled with my sleep again. I was up at 12:30, 2, 4:30 and 6:30

3.29.2021 – Difficulty sleeping

3.30.2021 – Trouble sleeping. I woke at 4am and couldnt fall back asleep.

3.31.2021 – Again I woke in a panic last night, but only once. I have had difficulty with sleeping every night since the vaccine.

4.1.2021 – Trouble sleeping

5.15.2021 – Stuffy nose, congestion, body aches, sore throat, trouble sleeping

5.27.2021 – I had the flu. I thought it was covid but I tested negative

Energy increased, Ocular hyperemia and Lymph node pain

1.31.2021 – Immeditately after receiving the shot I felt very energized (more than normal) for several hours. But that was just the first few hours after the shot.

2.20.2021 – Slightly blood shot eyes (very slightly). Ver mild sense that maybe Im getting a headache but no real headache.

2.21.2021 – Fever was 100.7 last night. Right now 97.4.

2.22.2021 – Painful lymph nodes under arm that was jabbed. Started yesterday.

2.23.2021 – Still have slightly swollen and tender lymph nodes under arm that received shot.

2.24.2021 – Lymph nodes under injection arm still tender

2.25.2021 – Lymph nodes under arm that got shot are still tender, but less so today

2.26.2021 – Lymph nodes in jabbed arm no longer tender

10.6.2021 – Just had Jan #3 15 min ago!

10.8.2021 – Slightly swollen lymph nodes under injection arm. Not as swollen as after second shot.

10.9.2021 – Lymph nodes under injection arm slightly swollen and mildly painful

10.10.2021 – Lymph nodes in injection arm still painful.

10.11.2021 – Lymph nodes still slightly swollen under injection arm

10.12.2021 – Lymph nodes uner injection arm still tender.

10.13.2021 – Lymph nodes under injection arm still slightly swollen and mildly painful

4.7.2022 – Have NOT had swollen arm lymph nodes as I had with my 3 previous Pfizer shots.

Hyponatremia, Joint instability and Speech disorder

2.17.2021 – Light headed, probably hyponatremia - no fault of the injection.

4.16.2021 – My left knee suddenly weakened and started to hurt. I dont remember any trauma that might have caused this; however, I dont think this has anything to do with the vaccine. Im 67 years old and things might just be wearing out.

9.3.2021 – My feet get numb when I ride my recumbent bicycle. This is totally new since COVID. I am also having problems with speech. I lose common words in conversation.

10.3.2021 – Light headed

10.4.2021 – Light headed and unstable on my feet.

12.29.2021 – My second shingles shot put me in the hospital. Shingles has been related to long covid. I'm wondering if my infection history relates to my shingles vaccine reaction?

3.30.2022 – Left knee has intermittent extreme pain with near collapse. I am seeing my doctor in a few days. My annual physical happened to be coming up so I'm waiting for that. Annual physical.

4.14.2022 – 117/72 BP Slightly low. Abdominal pain moderate yesterday. I believe I caught something from my wife.

4.28.2022 – Back muscle pain increasing.

12.31.2022 – Achilles Tendinitis

Dysphagia, Lethargy and Somnolence

3.3.2021 – Very random instant fatigue yet I actually do not sleep. My husband said Im out of it and mumble. It hits with no warning. Yes Im grateful for this shot and yes my doctor said its a bit rare as to how it happens with me but Ill be fine. No Im not driving anywhere! Thank you all for keeping us safe.

3.5.2021 – Disohasia was severe two nights ago, mild as of now and unpredictable

3.20.2021 – My doctor is MDVIP Severe sleep non stop. Ill wake up then Just wherever I am fall asleep no warning. If it continues Im to go to an ER

3.25.2021 – Vision, dizziness, eyesite

4.1.2021 – Weakness, dizziness, fatigue, lethargic, a lot My doctor is MDVIP many tests CDC contact me

4.8.2021 – Same symptoms that you all do not care about and never called me nor my doctor about. And I'm starting to think I shouldn't have taken this shot. Because CDC a doesn't care. And ironically my sister in law works with you all. She thinks a lot.

9.16.2021 – Further diagnostics with primary care doctor